Deerlake Middle School vs Judson B Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerlake Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Judson B Walker Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Deerlake Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Judson B Walker Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 563 | #487 of 563 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,369 | #11472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 38% |
| city | Tallahassee | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerlake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 32.2).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 38%).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 63.5%).
- •Judson B Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.4).
- •Deerlake Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 872.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deerlake Middle School better than Judson B Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Deerlake Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deerlake Middle School and Judson B Walker Middle?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerlake Middle School: 876. Judson B Walker Middle: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerlake Middle School and Judson B Walker Middle rank in Florida?
Deerlake Middle School is 33rd of 563 and Judson B Walker Middle is 487th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).